Survivor Benefits

Survivor pension: If the insured was employed at the time of death, the pension is equal to the compensation for lost work-years plus the greater of the monthly calculated pension or a minimum pension. If the insured was receiving an old-age or disability pension, the pension is converted to a survivor pension. The pension is payable to the spouse or dependent children up to age 18; age 25 if in full-time education.

Funeral grant: Equal to 10 times the minimum pension, payable to the survivor.

Administrative Organization

Managed by a tripartite board of trustees and a director general, the National Pension Scheme Authority administers the program through two regional offices and 22 district offices.

Sickness and Maternity

Regulatory Framework

First law: 1973.

Current law: 1994.

Type of program: Medical benefits only.

There is no statutory provision for cash sickness and maternity benefits. Individuals who qualified for maternity benefits under the repealed provident fund act can claim maternity benefits under the repealed act.

Workers' Medical Benefits

Medical care is available to all citizens in government hospitals, clinics, and rural health centers in exchange for modest fees. Fee-paying medical services have been introduced in selected medical institutions.

Workers' Medical Benefits

Medical benefits are determined by the Minister through a statutory body.

Survivor Benefits

Survivor pension: 80% of the insured's disability pension, payable to a widow or a disabled widower.

Orphan's pension: 15% for the first orphan (30% for a full orphan) and 5% for each additional orphan (10% for each additional full orphan) under age 18. The pension is payable for a maximum of eight orphans.

Other eligible survivors (in the absence of the above): The amount varies according to the degree that the survivor was dependent on the insured.